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Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director
An educator who has led learning communities on modern concepts such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality has been selected as a Westchester school district's new technology director. Jerrod Blair's appointment as the Irvington Union Free School District's new director of technology and innovation was announced by the district on Thursday, Aug. 22. Blair, who was chosen after a long search process, will start in the position on Friday, Sept. 6. According to the district, he is a "standout" in the field and has led professional learning communities on topics including AI an…
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Covid-
19: New Rochelle Schools Launches Distance Learning Plan
The New Rochelle School District, which is at the heart of the COVID-19 outbreak in Westchester, has outlined its plans to introduce students to its district learning plan. All school buildings district-wide will be closed through Wednesday, March 25, “but learning must continue,” Superintendent Laura Feijoo said in a note to parents. Students will be utilizing Google classrooms, Chromebooks and other technology resources to receive education services. “It is imperative that the district continue our commitment to excellent education,” the superintendent wrote. “With collaboration fr…
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New Rochelle Schools To Launch Safety App Following Student Stabbings
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - In the wake of several violent incidents involving students, New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Brian Osborne announced that the district is getting technical to combat bullies. The New Rochelle School District is planning to introduce an app for students that will help stop bullying, while allowing the bullied to remain anonymous. Osborne said that the anonymous tips app for students will allow them to alert school officials to any bullying behaviors or brewing tensions so that adults can intervene before any potential violence occurs. The announcement came following …